The Elder women showcased grace and resilience during their return to the recent Miss Glitter 2025 pageant in Chicora. The event, in its 13th year, was celebrated for its stories and performances, with Katie Elder clinching her division’s queen title and earning the Miss Barb Volunteer Queen crown, awarded for her over 1,200 hours of volunteer work in the past year. Her daughters — Evelynn, 21; Gabrielle, 18; and Josephine, 13 — each received princess titles, highlighting their dedication to community service and elegance. The competition featured interviews, summer wear and formal wear segments, with contestants delivering 30-second introductions.
Family returns to Miss Glitter pageant
Garden Myths: Watering
April showers bring May flowers and an abundance of gardening information! Everywhere you turn, new techniques, tips, and tricks offer advice to help with the…
Pet of the Day 06/10/25
Meet Bean! Bean is a smart and playful adult dog. She is very affectionate and loves to give kisses. Bean is an intelligent dog who…
Family returns to Miss Glitter pageant
The Elder women showcased grace and resilience during their return to the recent Miss Glitter 2025 pageant in Chicora. The event, in its 13th year,…
North Clarion graduate receives scholarship
The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission announced Addison Siegel, a North Clarion High School graduate, is the winner of the $1,000 Bernie Smith Memorial Scholarship…
Drugs, African wildcats seized in Clearfield County
Two Clearfield County residents, Jennifer Dixon and Nicholas Rumsey, were arrested on drug trafficking and child endangerment charges after authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and…
Recent Deaths 06/10/25
Lanny Hudson, 74, passed away on June 8, 2025. George Walter Ekis, 79, of Franklin, passed away on June 8, 2025. Anna Marie Brumbaugh, 84,…
Pet of the Day 06/09/25
Meet Knight! Looking for a new knight in shining armor? Look no further than this handsome fella, Knight! Knight is a sweet, athletic, and loyal…
Bigfoot leaves his impression in Marienville over the weekend
Thousands of Bigfoot fans descended on Marienville over the weekend for the fifth annual Bigfoot Festival, which featured speakers like “Turtleman” and researchers from shows…
Work moving ahead at new Two Cousins
The future new home of Two Cousins Pizza has been steadily rising in Cranberry over the past several weeks. Next to Hepler’s Meats, the new…
Recent Deaths 06/09/25
Vickie L. Pentz, 68, of Emlenton, passed away Friday evening, June 6, 2025. Terry Lee Dittman, 77, of Knox, passed away early Saturday morning, June…
Pet of the Day 06/08/25
Meet Lou! This sweet and loving boy is looking for his forever home. Lou is FIV+, which means he would need to be the only…
Greenways honors award winners
Several individuals and organizations were honored at the 2025 Annual Greenways Awards held in Cochranton, including Franklin resident Susan M. Hilton, who was named Volunteer…
Sugarcreek police promote mental health awareness through ice bucket challenge
Sugarcreek police officers proved they were up for a challenge that was laid on them by Venango County Human Services, as the officers on Thursday…
It was a fun-filled First Friday in Oil City
Despite rainy weather, Oil City’s first-ever First Friday event drew a steady crowd to the city’s North Side, where more than 15 vendors and local…
Recent Deaths 06/08/25
Frank A. Weber, 59, of Lake City and formerly of Grove City, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Mary Kay (Garbacz) Land, 66, of…
CHS students enjoy new club
Eight Cranberry High School students joined the new Cranberry Clay Busters trap shooting club this year, practicing weekly at Allegheny Valley Sportsman Association in Tionesta…
Rocky Grove names top students
Ava Bower and Kye Winslow have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Rocky Grove High School Class of 2025. Both completed accelerated/dual enrollment…
Police warn of text scam
State police are warning about a text scam where fraudsters pose as the Pennsylvania DMV or Turnpike, claiming users owe traffic fees. The texts threaten…
Cressmans contribute ‘major gift’ to Pitt-Titusville
Barry E. and Lynn J. Cressman of Titusville have pledged a major gift to the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville to support its future…
Theft case involving stolen truck and stolen cooking oil held for court
Two New York men, Freymi Hernandez and Raynier Jimenez, are headed to court after being pulled over in a stolen box truck on I-80 in…
Recent Deaths 06/05/25
Timothy Glenn Goodman, 58, of 7 East Second Street, Oil City, passed away on June 3, 2025. Ruthann Whitling Hartzell, 75, of St. Petersburg, Clarion…
Pet of the Day 06/04/25
Meet Reese! Looking for a new workout buddy? Look no further than Reese, your new athletic, friendly, and playful pal! This adult dog has lots…
A-C Valley grad earns Eagle Scout honor
Andrew Stevenson, of Nickleville, celebrated earning the rank of Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor held Saturday at Grace E.C. Church in Nineveh. For…
Top graduates announced at Oil City
Jackson Dilks and Jadyn White have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of Oil City High School’s Class of 2025. Dilks, an award-winning scholar, athlete, and…
Nifty at 90: Franklin woman’s zest is focused on family, sports, dogs
Bette M. Keefer of Franklin is celebrating her 90th birthday today, and her loved ones are honoring her vibrant life in the “Nifty at 90”…
CEC announces 2025 scholarship winners
Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) has announced its 2025 Good Neighbor Scholarship winners. The scholarship winners include Kaylee Baker of Keystone High School, Max Formaini of…
Local Peace Corps volunteer seeks to expand school in Africa
Franklin native and Peace Corps volunteer Emily Irons is currently serving in Uganda, where she teaches at an overcrowded primary school with 1,250 students. Recognizing…
Seventh Street serves up unique sundae
Students at Seventh Street Elementary celebrated their reading achievements in a sweet way—by turning principal Amy Highfield into a human sundae. As part of the…
Recent Deaths 06/04/25
Joanne Alice Lewis, 72, of the Clintonville area, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Robert Edward Bauer, 90, of Martinsville, IN, formerly of the…
Pet of the Day 06/03/25
Meet Eggnog! My name is Eggnog, and I am a brave and curious boy who would love to find a forever home soon! I am…
PennWest schedules Juneteenth celebration
Motorcycle chase in Cranberry leads to charges
PennDOT cleans up rocks on Route 8 in Oil City
